The Poems of William Blake

What is the tone or tones of "Jerusalem" by William Blake?

And did those feet in ancient time

Walk upon England's mountains green?

And was the holy Lamb of God

On England's pleasant pastures seen?

And did the Countenance Divine

Shine forth upon our clouded hills?

And was Jerusalem builded here

Among these dark Satanic Mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!

Bring me my arrows of desire!

Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!

Bring me my chariot of fire!

I will not cease from mental fight,

Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,

Till we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land.

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I think the tone of the first two stanzas holds a sense of mystery and reverence for both God and ancient land. The next two stanzas holds a tone of determination and inspiration to create and thrive.